Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Casual (Potential for Part-Time) Our client is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join their well-established mixed practice on a casual basis, with the potential for ongoing part‑time work. This position is ideal for a qualified nurse who enjoys working across a diverse caseload and is looking to become part of a supportive, collaborative team. Shifts include Saturday mornings and participation in an after‑hours on‑call roster to assist veterinarians with small animal emergency procedures and surgeries.
About the Practice Our client is an independently owned, long‑established mixed veterinary practice located in regional Victoria, approximately one hour from Melbourne. The practice employs a team of around 30 staff, including 12 veterinarians and 18 veterinary nurses and support staff. They provide care for a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, native wildlife, birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, horses, cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas.
The successful candidate will enjoy a varied role encompassing surgery, reception and general nursing duties. There may also be opportunities to accompany veterinarians on farm and house visits, making experience with large animals or production animals highly regarded. Standard nursing shifts operate between 7:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday morning shifts from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
After‑hours work is rostered outside these times. Due to the on‑call requirements, applicants must live within approximately 30 minutes of the practice and have reliable transport.
About You The successful candidate will ideally possess:
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience) - A minimum of one year of clinical veterinary nursing experience - Strong anaesthetic monitoring and surgical nursing skills - Experience performing blood collection, laboratory procedures, IV catheter placement, medication administration, nurse consultations, and patient discharges - Confidence working in a surgical environment, including anaesthetic monitoring and peri‑operative patient care - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong focus on client service - The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy team - Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced workplace - Experience using EzyVet is advantageous but not essential - Experience with farm animals or mixed practice is desirable What's on Offer - Casual position with the opportunity to transition to part‑time - Award‑based remuneration, reviewed according to experience - A diverse and interesting caseload across companion animals, livestock and wildlife - A modern, well‑equipped practice committed to delivering a high standard of patient care - Generous staff discounts for personal pets - A friendly, experienced and supportive team environment This opportunity is not suitable for trainee veterinary nurses. If you're an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a varied role within a progressive mixed practice, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact: Kieron Wineberg
Lead Veterinary Recruitment Consultant
GVC
0426 956 621
[email protected]
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